SOLUTION: Hello, I am asking for help solving this equation. Thank you. MULTIPLY.. {{{(5-sqrt6)(4+sqrt6)}}} Sincerely, Robin Ruel

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Question 517735: Hello,
I am asking for help solving this equation. Thank you.
MULTIPLY..
%285-sqrt6%29%284%2Bsqrt6%29
Sincerely,
Robin Ruel
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%285-sqrt%286%29%29%284%2Bsqrt%286%29%29
FOIL
F: 5*4 = 20
O: 5%2Asqrt%286%29
I: -4%2Asqrt%286%29
L: -6
:
So you have
20 + 5sqrt%286%29- 4sqrt%286%29 -6
Combine like terms
sqrt%286%29+%2B+14